While guarding stockpile seven, Howser spotted two Stranded on the camera taking supplies. He told his Sergeant about the Stranded, but was reluctant to remove them since it was just food. However, his Sergeant was worried about them stirring up the Wretches in the area, and ordered Howser to get the Stranded out. As he headed toward them, he came under attack by the Wretches, and his Sergeant commed Howser to tell him he was coming to assist.[1]